[CAUT] a simple question

[Paul T Williams]

Hi all,

Why is it that hammer rest felts on wippens fall apart in the upwards 
direction? (No pic, sorry, I already took off the felt)  I know they're 
only supposed to cushion the blow of the hammer shank on hard blow, so, 
shouldn't they compress over decades?  I'm tearing apart the action from 
this  Steinway  " '26" M.  Half of the rest felts have either fallen off 
(?) or or seriously loosened up and tilted away that they are useless in 
function as to what they're supposed to do. It's just a practice room, 
but, since it is a practice grand, and a Steinway, I'm going to do it 
right!!  Also, lots of repinning to do.. I figure this set of hammers to 
last 5 years... by then, the shanks will be shot.  The "swing" is 20-30 
swings...  Since I haven't hung the hammers yet, should I re-pin, or 
replace.  BTW, the knuckles are marginal.

On that note, the Pianotek part # 1695 is supposed to be 3/8" thick and it 
came with 1/2" thick.  I'll send them back, but has anyone else 
experienced a goof in labeling of this Tokiwa product?    It's just a 
hassle.  No worries, though, I'm still working on the plate and 
soundboard. BTW, the shoe shine method with emory cloth did the trick!! 
:>) 

BTW, on laying on a new, thin coat of laquer on the soundboard.  Do you 
think 2 coats is enough?  I put the first coat on today, on top of a thin 
coat of sanding sealer, and plan on putting on a decal and then a second 
coat. 
I dont' want to over-do it!!!  Is that enough?


Thanks, all for your continuing support!

Paul T. Williams RPT
SOM
Univ. of NE

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